# Tarbat Old Primary School Nursery

Tarbat Old Primary School Nursery is a nursery at Tarbat Old Primary School, Tarbartness Road, Portmahomack, Tain, IV20 1YA, in Portmahomack, Highland. It is registered for 17 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Highland Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarbat-old-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017276  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Tarbat Old Primary School, Tarbartness Road, Portmahomack, Tain, IV20 1YA
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 17
- Phone: 01862 871 536
- Run by: [Highland Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/highland-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003017276

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

The Care Inspectorate gives each area its own grade: 6 Excellent, 5 Very good, 4 Good, 3 Adequate, 2 Weak, 1 Unsatisfactory. There is no overall grade, and we never make one up. A key question keeps its grade until an inspection grades it again, so the grades can come from different inspections.

Inspection history:

- 29 September 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 25 August 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

Report: https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003017276). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 August 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 17 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Food hygiene inspection (FHIS): Pass (inspected 9 March 2012). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/562048)
- Who runs it: Run by the council. Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

## Fees

Fees and hours: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: Tarbat Old Primary School, Tarbartness Road, Portmahomack, Tain, IV20 1YA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.833718,-3.827885

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hilton of Cadboll Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hilton-of-cadboll-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017216) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Hill of Fearn ELC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hill-of-fearn-elc-cs2018365844) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 6.5 miles |
| [Ankerville House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ankerville-house-nursery-cs2019378569) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 8.4 miles |
| [Dornoch Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dornoch-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017201) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 8.7 miles |
| [Ankerville Baby Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ankerville-baby-unit-cs2003015236) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 8.7 miles |
| [Tain Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tain-nursery-cs2003013581) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 8.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Tarbat Old Primary School Nursery take?

Tarbat Old Primary School Nursery takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Tarbat Old Primary School Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

Tarbat Old Primary School Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Tarbat Old Primary School Nursery take?

Tarbat Old Primary School Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 17 children at any one time.

### Does Tarbat Old Primary School Nursery offer funded childcare?

In Scotland, all 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get 1,140 hours a year of funded early learning and childcare at a funded provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### Who runs Tarbat Old Primary School Nursery?

Tarbat Old Primary School Nursery is run by Highland Council, which runs 138 nurseries.

### How do I contact Tarbat Old Primary School Nursery?

You can call 01862 871 536.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

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